colegio
school (primary/secondary)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/koˈle.xjo/
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Cultural Note
In Spain, colegio usually refers to primary school (ages 6-12), while instituto is used for secondary school (ages 12-16). Both public and concertado (state-subsidised private) schools are common.
📝 Example Sentences
Los niños van al colegio andando.
The children walk to school.
Mi colegio tenía un patio enorme.
My school had a huge playground.